Text Features
Name the part of a nonfiction book that lists the chapters and their page numbers
Table of contents
Which text structure tells events in the order they happened?
Chronological (sequence)
True or false: Informational texts are written mainly to entertain. (Answer and brief explanation.)
False — informational texts are written to inform or explain
In a story, what do we call the person or animal who takes part in the action?
Character
What is a synonym? Give one synonym for "happy."
A synonym is a word with a similar meaning. Synonym for "happy": glad.
What text feature helps you find the meaning of a bold or italic word right on the page?
Glossary, or a footnote
What text structure compares two or more things, pointing out similarities and differences?
Compare and contrast.
200 — When you read an informational article, what should you look for to find the author's main idea? (Give one thing.)
Look for the topic sentence, headings, or repeated ideas.
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place where a story happens.
What does it mean to use context clues? Give one quick example using the sentence: "The ancient vase was fragile, so we handled it carefully."
Context clues are words nearby that help define a word. Example: "fragile" is explained by "handle it carefully," so "fragile" means easily broken.
Which text feature gives quick facts or summarizes important information in a box or along the side of a page?
Sidebar or fact box.
Describe the main clue words you might see in a cause and effect passage (give two examples)
Clue words: because, since, therefore, as a result
What is a primary source? Give one example appropriate for 4th graders.
Headings and subheadings signal main ideas and break the text into smaller parts, making it easier to find details.
Define "theme" in one sentence for a 4th grader
Theme is the main message or lesson of a story.
What is an antonym? Give an antonym for "difficult."
An antonym is the opposite. Antonym for "difficult": easy.
What is the purpose of a caption under a photo or illustration in an informational text?
To explain the picture or give extra information about what the picture shows.
How does the problem and solution text structure usually organize information?
Shows a problem and then gives one or more solutions; look for words like "problem," "solution," "resolve," or steps listed
How can headings and subheadings help you understand an informational text? (Two-sentence answer.)
Headings and subheadings signal main ideas and break the text into smaller parts, making it easier to find details.
Identify one way a character can change from the beginning to the end of a story and give a short example
Example: A character becomes braver after facing a challenge (e.g., from afraid to courageous after rescuing a pet).
Explain how prefixes or suffixes can change the meaning of a base word. Use the word "care" and add one prefix or suffix to make a new word, and explain the change.
Prefix/suffix change meaning: "care" + "ful" = "careful" (means full of care or careful). The suffix -ful makes it an adjective meaning having the quality of care.
Identify three text features you would use to quickly locate specific information in a science article (name all three).
Possible answers: index, glossary, headings; or table of contents, captions, bold words.
Read this short scenario: A passage explains why bees are declining and then suggests steps people can take to help. Which text structure does this use and why?
Cause/effect + problem/solution combination: it explains reasons (cause) and then gives solutions — accept explanation that it shows cause and then solution.
Explain how you would use evidence from an informational text to support an answer to a test question.
Step 1: Quote or paraphrase a sentence or fact from the text. Step 2: Explain how that fact supports your answer.
Read this brief description: "A shy girl learns to speak up and help her friends." Write one possible theme statement for a story with that description.
Possible theme: "Speaking up can help others"; or "Helping friends builds confidence." (Accept a concise moral/lesson tied to the description.)
The word "observe" appears in a passage. List two different context clues you might use to determine its meaning and give the likely meaning in your own words.
Context clues: surrounding explanation (e.g., "He observed the birds with a notebook" — shows careful watching); synonyms nearby (e.g., "observed, or watched closely"); meaning: "to watch carefully."